BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IOWA
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
At 9:00 am Chair Bob Yoder called the meeting to order in regular session, Courthouse Chambers. Items on the agenda included: public hearing re: proposed FY24 Washington County budget; Proclamation re: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; Resolution 23-14 re: FY24 Maximum Property Tax Dollars; acknowledgement of K-9 fund donation; personnel change request–Communications; personnel change request–Conservation; personnel change request–Ambulance Services; Quarterly Report–Recorder; Quarterly Report–Auditor; Resolution 23-15 re: condemnation proceedings; approval of Secondary Roads FY24 Five-Year Road Plan and Iowa Department of Transportation Budget; approval of Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement 5-23-HSIP-SWAP-010 for paved shoulders, rumble strips and grooved-in pavement markings on County Road G36 from Iowa State Highway 1 to Redwood Avenue. Supervisors Jack Seward, Jr., Stan Stoops, Marcus Fedler, and Richard Young were also present.
All motions were passed unanimously by those supervisors in attendance unless noted otherwise.
The Board voted to approve the agenda as published.
The Board voted to open a public hearing regarding the proposed FY24 Washington County budget. Budget Director Cyndie Sinn reminded the public hearing was the first of two required public hearings that must take place prior to final approval of the FY24 Washington County budget. She also stated the purpose of the hearing was to discuss the maximum amount of property tax dollars to be levied for FY24 which begins July 1, 2023. Sinn shared a valuation/levy rate comparison between FY23 and FY24 which showed an overall increase in FY24 total valuations of 1.65%. After rollbacks were applied the increase in total valuations was lowered by 0.99%. The FY24 total debt service valuation increased by 0.42% when compared to FY23 while the total countywide levy increased by 4.71% and the total rural levy increased by 7.23%. The total countywide tax asking for FY24 increased by 5.69% and the total property tax asking increased by 7.43%. Sinn informed the Board notice of the public hearing had been published as required and Auditor Dan Widmer added his office had received no public comment. There was no comment from those assembled. The Board voted to close the public hearing.
The Board voted to approve a Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 10, 2023 through April 14, 2023, and to authorize the Chair to sign.
The Board voted by roll call vote to approve Resolution 23-14 for FY24 Maximum Property Tax Dollars and to authorize the Chair to sign.
The Board voted to acknowledge a donation to the Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 fund from Mary Ulin in the amount of $100.00.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, a personnel change request from Communications for Intern Kalie Perez whose final day of employment occurred March 29, 2023.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, a personnel change request from Conservation for Adrianna Pacha who will begin duties as a non-exempt seasonal Naturalist Intern at the rate of $13.00 per hour effective April 11, 2023. The County Auditor is hereby authorized to issue pay warrants upon proper certification from the Department Head.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, personnel change requests from Ambulance Services for Chelsea Owens who will begin duties as a non-exempt regular part-time Paramedic at the rate of $30.73 per hour effective April 13, 2023, and for Connor Tarvin who will begin duties as a non-exempt regular part-time Paramedic at the rate of $30.73 per hour effective April 21, 2023. The County Auditor is hereby authorized to issue pay warrants upon proper certification from the Department Head.
The Board voted to acknowledge receipt of the Recorder’s report for the 3rd quarter of FY23 and to authorize the Chair to sign. The report, presented by Recorder Teresa Mangold, reflected revenues for the quarter in the amount of $93,833.01 with the county retaining $36,724.41. A total of 861 documents were recorded during the quarter and 18 marriage applications, 176 passport applications, 199 passport photographs, and 854 boat, ATV and snowmobile renewals and/or registrations were processed. Also, during the quarter a total of 480 certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses were provided to various individuals. The Board voted to acknowledge receipt of the Recorder’s quarterly report. The complete report is available in the office of the Washington County Recorder.
The Board voted to acknowledge receipt of the Auditor’s report for the 3rd quarter of FY23 and to authorize the Chair to sign. The report, presented by Auditor Dan Widmer, reflected revenues for the quarter in the amount of $1,305.00. Of this total, $1,275.00 resulted from transfer fees, $10.00 from election services, and $20.00 from GIS Services. The complete report is available in the office of the Washington County Auditor.
The Board voted by roll call vote to approve Resolution 23-15 establishing just compensation, affirming negotiations, authorizing the initiation and appointment of compensation commission, and directing notice to property owners of proposed decision to condemn property for the McKains Grading Project and to authorize the Chair to sign.
Thorius informed the Board that Iowa Code Chapter 309.22 requires completion of an annual Five-Year Road Construction Plan. On March 28, 2023, the Board of Supervisors held a work session to review the proposed FY24 Secondary Roads Five-Year Road Construction Plan (Plan) which contains over $20.239 million in estimated project expenses and an estimated $11.734 million available for the funding of such projects. Thorius noted while only $11.734 million in funding is currently available, road construction projects must be included in the Plan in order to be eligible for funding. Thorius is hopeful additional funding will become available in the future which would allow for quicker completion of construction projects. The $11.734 million in funding comes from the following sources: $2.250 million (19%) in local secondary road funding, $6.459 million (55%) in Farm-to-Market state gas tax funding, $1.375 million (12%) in federal bridge funding, and $1.65 million (14%) in funding from the federal gas tax. The overall goal of the Plan is to continue to replace aging structures and improve gravel road systems. Projects are selected based on their anticipated impact on the entire County road system as well as funding availability. Thorius also stressed the Plan is a “living” plan that can be updated and modified for various reasons which include changes in funding options. The Board voted to approve the FY24 Secondary Roads FY24 Five-Year Road Construction Plan and to authorize the Chair to sign. The FY23 Plan is available for review in the office of the Washington County Engineer.
Thorius reminded that while the Secondary Roads FY24 budget had already been approved, that same budget must also be submitted in a slightly different format to the Iowa Department of Transportation for approval. The Board voted to approve the FY24 Iowa Department of Transportation Budget for Secondary Roads and to authorize the Chair to sign. The complete report is available by contacting the Washington County Engineer’s office.
The Board voted to approve Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement 5-23-HSIP-SWAP-010 for funding assistance for paved shoulders, rumble strips and grooved-in pavement markings on County Road G36 reaching from Iowa Highway 1 to Redwood Avenue and to authorize the Chair to sign.
At 9:43 am the Board voted to adjourn.
Attest: s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, County Auditor
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Published in The News, Thursday, May 11, 2023 L-374
